Oahu Weather Forecast for July 16, 2026

Oahu Weather Forecast for July 16, 2026

Trade winds will gradually increase through tomorrow and will by locally breezy through most of the weekend. Winds will ease a bit early next week. Fairly...

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Oahu Surf Forecast for July 16, 2026
Oahu Surf Forecast for July 16, 2026

A small, long-period west-northwest swell from former Super Typhoon Bavi will maintain similar surf heights along west-facing and north- facing shores today...

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Oahu News:

The City purchases Iwilei property for redevelopment as part of plans for a mixed-use community near the Kuwili Skyline Station. Meanwhile, new rules for e-bikes take effect following Governor Josh Green's signature on legislation regulating registration and age restrictions. On Oahu's westside, flood control issues remain a concern as detailed in ‘Nobody Did Anything’: Flood Control Long Went Ignored On Oahu’s Westside. Safety hazards continue in McCully where broken pedestrian lights are forcing residents to risk crossing busy streets. Hawaiian Electric announced plans to replace poles along Farrington Highway under its Critical Pole Hardening Program. Lastly, military bases on central and north Oahu are urged to conserve water as the second deep-well pump comes online.

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Hawaiian Council opens vendor interest form for ʻUlu o Lele Marketplace in Lahaina

Hawaiian Council announced today that it has opened a Vendor Interest Form for businesses, nonprofits, cultural practitioners, farmers, food vendors and other prospective participants interested in being part of ʻUlu o Lele, a new interim marketplace and community gathering space planned for the former Outlets of Maui site in Lahaina.

Maui County adopts new accessory dwelling rules to expand housing opportunities

To ease the island's severe housing shortage, Maui County has adopted new rules that allow qualifying residentially zoned properties on Maui, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi to be eligible for up to two accessory dwellings in addition to a primary residence -- a potential of three residential units on a single lot, the County Department of Planning announced.

Wailuku Greystar property named in statewide housing voucher discrimination complaint

A Wailuku apartment is among the Greystar properties named in a civil rights complaint filed Monday alleging the company illegally refused to rent to prospective tenants using federal housing vouchers.

Gov. Green signs legislation to establish a clean fuel standard, safeguards for e-bikes

Gov. Josh Green today signed SB 2999, Act 258 and HB 2021, Act 259 into law. The signing of these bills strengthens the administration’s efforts to build a clean energy economy and ensure that Hawai‘i’s laws keep pace with new technologies.

New Hawaiʻi law aims to improve electric bicycle safety, enforcement

New laws and regulations are now in effect to improve safety for the use of electric bicycles and micro-mobility devises in Hawaiʻi.  

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Kauaʻi Now launches major app update to keep you current with alerts, news, weather, entertainment and more

The new app, which features breaking news alerts displayed at the top, is available as free downloads in the Apple App Store and on Google Play.

Ballot packets for 2026 Primary Election mailed out to Kaua‘i voters

Ballot packets are only mailed to active voters.

Public reminded to only cross Kūhiō Highway in marked crosswalks

Hawai‘i Department of Transportation installed "No Pedestrian Crossing" and "Use Crosswalk" signs fronting Kountry Kitchen in Kapa‘a.

Visitor from Virginia rescued off popular Kaua‘i trail after suffering apparent knee injury

The hiker was reportedly injured on the Kalalau Trail near the 1.5-mile marker.

News in brief for July 16: New board members, new flights, free professional development and more

A quick look at news happening throughout the state and beyond.

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New Hawaiʻi law aims to improve electric bicycle safety, enforcement

New laws and regulations are now in effect to improve safety for the use of electric bicycles and micro-mobility devices in Hawaiʻi.  

Start your holiday shopping early during Christmas in July Gift, Jewelry, Arts & Crafts Fair in Kona

The annual JoAnn Williams event offers a diverse and impressive assortment of items by vendors and artisans from throughout the islands; scheduled July 18 at Courtyard King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel in Kailua-Kona.

Paving to reduce hydroplaning on Hawai‘i Island’s Daniel K. Inouye Highway underway

The projected completion date for paving and striping is October, and all work is weather-permitting.

Hilton Waikōloa Village presents Château Montelena Wine Dinner at Kamuela Provision Company

Exclusive culinary experience commemorates 50th anniversary of historic Judgment of Paris; tickets available online.

Episode 51 of lava fountaining in ongoing Kīlauea episodic eruption didn’t disappoint despite wait

The Big Island volcano — perhaps the most active in the world — was a bit of a tease leading up to its most recent fountaining episode yet, which lasted 8.3 hours July 15.